A FIFTH of Bradford homeowners aged 60 or more struggle with the cost of home maintenance, a new survey has found.
Research by Age UK Bradford and District found a total of 38 per cent said they had significant worries about being able to carry out everyday jobs, such as mowing the lawn.
Topping the list of difficult maintenance issues is checking home exteriors for corroded or damaged pointing, with 34 per cent saying they wait until something needs to be fixed before taking action.
Checking the roof for any missing or damaged tiles is also a struggle for 29 per cent, while checking windows for any damaged seals or fastenings for 25 per cent.
Sharon Jones, of Age UK Bradford and District, said: "For a fifth of people aged 60 and over, checking what needs to be done and undertaking general maintenance can be a monetary or physical concern."
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